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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.84, 947.61 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.84, 947.61 and 407.18 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.84 : 947.61 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.84/947.61 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.84x = 947.61 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.84x = 385,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,847.84/686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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